Vintage guitars for sale: Matsumoku

This is a high-end, low-production Aria Pro Il single-cut, built at the famed Matsumoku factory in Japan during the late 1970s-early 1980s. This model sits at the very top of Aria's lineup and was produced in extremely limited numbers due to cost and complexity
Features include a carved solid top, set neck construction, bound body and neck, elaborate vine inlay, gold hardware, and original electronics. The guitar is completely original, in good condition as pictured
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Up for sale, a 1981 Epiphone Casino in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced in Japan at the Matsumoku factory, this Casino is an uncommon and notably early Epiphone reissue produced decades before the ??Elitist?? line was introduced, among the first Natural examples to be produced from this particular run of Casino reissues
This guitar's fully hollow all-maple body has an articulate and airy tone, capturing both ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Epiphone Casino in showroom-clean, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced in Japan at the Matsumoku factory, this Casino is an uncommon and notably early Epiphone reissue produced decades before the ??Elitist?? line was introduced
This guitar's fully hollow all-maple body has an articulate and airy tone, capturing both the clear note attack of maple as a tonewood and the warmth of the hollow construction. ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Epiphone Casino in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Produced in Japan at the Matsumoku factory, this Casino is an uncommon and notably early Epiphone reissue produced decades before the ??Elitist?? line was introduced
This guitar's fully hollow thinline maple body has an articulate and airy tone, capturing both the clear note attack of maple as a tonewood and the warmth of the hollow construction. The Maxon-made P-90 ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Epiphone Casino in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Produced in Japan at the Matsumoku factory, this Casino is an uncommon and notably early Epiphone reissue produced decades before the ??Elitist?? line was introduced
This guitar's fully hollow all-maple body has an articulate and airy tone, capturing both the clear note attack of maple as a tonewood and the warmth of the hollow construction. The Maxon-made P-90 pickups deliver plenty of ... more

Up for sale, a 1984 Epiphone Casino in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Produced in Japan at the Matsumoku factory, this Casino is an uncommon and early Epiphone reissue produced decades before the ??Elitist?? line was introduced and notable for its full 1 11 / 16" nut width (a surprisingly uncommon feature on many Casino reissues)
This guitar's fully hollow all-maple body has an articulate and airy tone, capturing both the clear note attack of maple as a ... more

Aria Pro II Urchin U-70T solid body electric guitar, Original Hard Case, 1981 S / N, Pro Serviced, Great Player. Serial number 1123621 indicates 1981 date of manufacture, at the renowned Matsumoku factory
Professionally serviced, tested, and put away in its case for the past 5 years. All controls intact and functioning as designed, but may be slightly noisy at first due to sitting idle for an extended period. Neck is straight, frets have plenty of life, no buzzing or dead spots. Instrument ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Aria Pro II SB-700 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Produced at the Matsumoku factory in Japan, this rare bass features maple neck through construction with Canadian ash body wings, an MB-II humbucker, and a gloss Natural finish. The SB series has been played by a pedigree of legendary bassists including Cliff Burton, John Taylor, Rudy Sarzo, Jack Bruce, and Marcus Miller.
The smoothly sculpted neck-through body construction offers ... more

The Aspen Matsumoku MIJ guitar is a vintage electric guitar manufactured in Japan in 1969.
This particular model is a Les Paul style guitar with a piano black body color and aged gold hardware.
It features a 6-string configuration, making it ideal for guitarists looking for a classic and high-quality instrument with a vintage feel
The Aspen Matsumoku MIJ guitar is a sought-after piece for collectors and musicians seeking a unique and authentic sound.... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Epiphone Wilshire in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Produced by the Matsumoku factory in Japan, this uncommon iteration of the Wilshire was only available for a few short years in the latter half of the 1970s. Retaining the original '60s-era Wilshire body shape, this guitar weighs a modest 7lbs 10oz, boasting a maple body and set neck construction, with the three-piece maple neck capped by a bound rosewood fingerboard.
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Up for sale, a 1984 Aria Pro II ZZ Custom in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This rare Aria model was crafted in Japan at the Matsumoku factory as part of Aria??s aptly named Blood Series, produced for a notably brief period and designed as a perfect complement to the exploding popularity of glam metal. Features include a beveled Explorer-style body, a pair of Protomatic V pickups, Floyd Rose-licensed double locking tremolo, and, ... more

Fast neck. Great player. This is from the SB (Super Bass) range (77-83) though you would be hard pressed to know it from the overall condition. Other than the wear in the finish (you can see it in the pic) the bass is close to immaculate. "Bat Wing" headstock
I bought it with a gig bag & thats all I have . It was shipped to me that way . In a soft case in a guitar box stuffed with lots of cardboard & it was fine .
The body and gorgeous transmit neck still retain the factory gloss... more

1974 Greco PB-580S P-Bass Style Electric Bass Sunburst ?? Matsumoku-Built, Vintage Feel and Solid Tone w / Hardshell Case
Up for sale is a Greco PB-580S Precision-style electric bass, crafted in the renowned Matsumoku factory in Japan??known for producing some of the most consistent and well-respected instruments of the ??70s. This one??s got classic tone, solid construction, and was at the top of the line of P-Bass style instruments for that model year
This bass is in great shape for ... more

Up for sale, a 1982 Aria Pro II SB-R60 in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, 100% original save for a pair of knobs. Produced at the Matsumoku factory in Japan, this bass features maple neck through construction with ash body wings, an MB-II humbucker, and a gloss Padauk Red finish. The SB series has been played by a pedigree of legendary bassists including Cliff Burton, John Taylor, Rudy Sarzo, Jack Bruce, and Marcus Miller
The smoothly sculpted neck-through body construction... more

Maxitone Boomerang Bass
Very rare and one of a kind MIJ bass!
Made by the Matsumoku guitar company and branded as Maxitone.
28 5" scale length
This bass has not been set up and is being sold as-is. The truss rod does not appear to be functioning properly. When strung up the bass has highish action but no set up work has even been attempted on it so I'm unsure of what it needs. There appears to be a crack on the back of the neck but it also doesn't appear to be an open crack
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I completely disassembled, cleaned, lubed?? every part of this amazing 1984 Matsumoku Aria pro ii medium scale bass. The Alder body was stripped down to virgin wood, sealed and I did a sunburst finish with Belhem lacquer toners followed by satin nitrocellulose lacquer. Frets leveled, dressed and buffed to a jewelry shine. Rosewood fretboard cleaned and oiled
Original neck pickup sounds great. The bridge pup that failed( they often do) was replaced with a Kent Armstrong USA hand wound ... more

For Sale: This RARE VINTAGE Matsumoku Westone Quantum Headless Bass Black Japan
Used: Good functionally, Fair Cosmetic, Knob Missing (tested working condition)
If you ever need something extra included with your purchase, please let us know before shipping
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This is a funky and nasty sounding beast that is also capable of smooth jazz sounds, and vintage "Meters" style Motown tones when combining both pickups. (They work really great together) Reportedly these were made by Matsumoku in Japan, yet this one has a stamp on the back that says made in Italy. It really rips, super-bad funk machine, and very unique looking P-90 style pickups that create natural compressed sounding overdrive when hit hard. Thin finish, Vintage made in the 1960's. Looks like ... more

Late 60's or early 70's Nearly pristine condition Case kept 100% original including real humbuckers that spec at 8kohm Set neck Matsumoku construction This is a real player Nothing like that Tiesco stuff This is Mats finest and a great specimen Includes soft case
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If actual cost of shipping is less than listed, I can issue a partial refund, except on negotiated prices
I ship everything insured with signature required for delivery for any ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Aria Pro II Tri-Sound Bass TSB-550 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Produced at the Matsumoku factory in Japan, this finely-crafted bass features seven-ply neck-through construction, a medium 32 1 / 2?? scale length and a gloss Natural finish
The seven-ply maple / walnut neck is paired with ash body wings and a slab rosewood fretboard, resulting in exceptional natural resonance and a warm, authoritative acoustic thump. The MB-II ... more

Vintage 1969 Epiphone EA-260 Bass ?? Cherry Red ?? Rare Matsumoku Hollowbody
Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Epiphone EA-260 Bass finished in its original Cherry Red finish
Built in Japan by the legendary Matsumoku factory during the late 1960s, the EA-260 Bass has become one of the most collectible and sought-after Epiphone basses from the era. Its lightweight fully hollow construction produces a warm, woody vintage tone that sits perfectly in classic rock, blues, jazz, garage rock, ... more

*Video* Epiphone EA250 Hollow Body Blue Label Made in Japan Matsumoku - 1974-1975
Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a super clean 70's Epiphone EA250 Casino Style Hollow Body in Red Burst. These feature some early Matsumolku Single coils with Staple Poles and a unique slug design that allows for a clear and breathy high end and a warm bottom with plenty of jangle. The original tremolo is all these and works like it should to add a little shimmer. They read 4 72k ohms at the neck and 4 ... more

You are bidding on a rare Crown electric guitar. Very good cosmetic condition. Works fine but audio signal goes in and out. Missing one string and 1 tuner is bent as pictured. Ships FedEx Ground.... more

The 1982 Washburn SB-8 Japan Precision Extras is a professional-grade electric guitar from the Wing Series. This double-cut model features a cherry burst body made of ash, a maple neck, and a maple fretboard with 22 frets. It also includes a strap and gig bag, making it a complete package for any right-handed guitarist. This vintage guitar is a rare find and a must-have for collectors and musicians looking for a high-performance instrument with a touch of history
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Excellent condition, original pickups and hardware . customized with demon wood etching. Comes with original case . not so excellent condition . two broken latches
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This is a really beautiful clean instrument. This is the ES-335 style thin line body. This come with the cool trapeze style tremelo system. The pick-ups have the staggered 3 and 3 pole pots with nice decorative trim rings. The guitar is all 100 % original and is in good playing condition A true tine capsule. I rarely see this. The action is also very good and plays nice. Awesome vintage guitar. The finish is in excellent condition. Not perfect but really really nice guitar.... more

I have an all original flagship Univox Gimme model manufactured at the Matsumoku factory in Japan in the mid 70s. Not sure about owner history other than my uncle who recently passed away. I know that he didn't play it much for many years before his passing, so it is a bit of a "Closet Queen " . Looks like it's in great condition for a 50 year old guitar. Electronics work. I have plugged in and played, and it sounds really good. Besides a few dings and chips on the back of the guitar it's in ... more

Aria Pro II PE-450 Electric Guitar Matsumoku Japan   A pure born rock and roll machine that tears up the stage. This completely original condition, beautifully crafted guitar has years of history under its belt and is in incredible shape for its age. From the Protomatic II t- top pickups to the Supermatic bridge combo tailpiece it just makes it what it is. A true dream to play, feel and hear its hard to believe this was the budget model of the prototype line. Just wait till you get it in your ... more

Epiphone NOVA 295
Vintage, made in Japan. Solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides. SOLID playing vintage instrument with HUGE tone. Neck is straight, bridge is flat, tuners are solid. There is a very small chip at the back of the headstock and a very small dent at the lower bout, see pics. Had to order special inserts for the guitar to fit tight in a jumbo hardshell case(see pics)
1977-1979 Model NO-295 Made in Matsumoku, JapanSquare-shoulder advanced jumbo body styleBody:Solid spruce ... more

Beautiful condition, Vintage, True Semi-Hollow body, Matsumoku-made ES 335 Japan copy with quality woods, electronics and hardware. ALL ORIGINAL except added matching Schaller strap lock buttons. VENTURA brand from late 1970's or early 1980's. ONE OWNER. Book-matched flamed maple front and back, 3 piece neck fully bound and LONG TENON, 2 matched MAXON humbuckers, 3 way selector, full size pots, perfect tuning machines, quality GOLD hardware throughout. Action is excellent, straight neck with ... more

here we have a very rare Tanara P / J Bass WYSI model, made in Japan around the mid to late 80s
these early MIJ Tanaras are very hard to come by and were manufactured in the early stages of the brand by Matsumoku
condition is really clean for the age and has been looked after very well, no electronic issues, truss rod has been confirmed to turn though a bit jumpy and the neck is straight, bridge screws are a bit seized but can be fixed with DP60
it weighs only 8 4lbs making it really ... more

Beautiful ES-335 style semi-hollow electric guitar made in Japan, most likely from the legendary Matsumoku factory, based on construction methods, hardware, and period-correct features. This is believed to be a Ventura or Aria build, though unbranded. Features a desirable pre-lawsuit open-book headstock and vintage Ibanez 3-point humbucker pickups
Finished in a stunning cherry red flamed maple, showing natural aging and honest play wear that give it an authentic vintage look and tone. These ... more

This is a 1982 model, (First year) Made in Japan at the Matsumoku factory
These were only produced from 1982 through 1984
All original, looks like at some point, have 2 chips on the sides wood
Sell like as is please inspect all pictures!!!Tested and working, no returns
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No foreign Buyers. No international shipping. No exceptions. CONUS Buyers only. Thank you
This is a Buy-It-Now offering, offers will not be entertained nor responded too
Note: Please do your comparison shopping. There is currently one of these guitars for sale on Reverb. No case and an asking price of $1000
Absolutely fantastic early 1980's Skylark Model 2596 in Cherry, straight out of the J C. Penney catalog. This would be the middle level model in the 3 guitar series
Very well ... more

RCA Victor Vintage MIJ Matsumoku Electric Guitar
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Great item by DeMont Guitars!
Returns not accepted from overseas and buyer should assume item is 'as-is' please feel free to ask any and all questions prior to auction end. Please email if you plan on bidder, or would like to purchase item for out-of-USA delivery
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will accept most returns - return shipping and / or original shipping may or may not ... more

Nice playing guitar custom paint job brass nut comes with gig bag ... more

The 1980s Electra Westone Strat-style electric guitar, made in Japan by Matsumoku, is a vintage classic with a solid black body and 22 frets. This custom model offers a unique aesthetic and high-quality craftsmanship that has made it a favorite among guitar enthusiasts. Perfect for players looking for a rare and distinctive instrument with a vintage flair
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Super super rare guitar. Made in Japan in the Matsumoku factory. This is a fully hollow guitar like the original or an Epiphone casino. Only weighs 6 lbs. It's not like a ES-335 that has a center block. Someone buy this guitar before I change my mind. Plays great. Sounds great. Has genuine Grover tuners. It even has a nylon saddle like the original. The only reason I am selling this is that the neck is too thin for my huge bass fingers! You can pay $3, 500 for the real deal or get close ... more

Vintage MIJ Semi Hollow Aria 5912 Matsumoku Jazz Electric Guitar - refretted
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will accept most returns - return shipping and / or ... more

Conrad MIJ Matsumoku Vintage Semi Hollow Electric Guitar w / Orig Case
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Great item by DeMont Guitars!
Returns not accepted from overseas and buyer should assume item is 'as-is' please feel free to ask any and all questions prior to auction end. Please email if you plan on bidder, or would like to purchase item for out-of-USA delivery
WE DO NOT DO PARTIAL REFUNDS
will accept most returns - return shipping and / or original ... more

Very cool piece to complete shows some wear and cracks to the finish but is a very solid guitar. View pictures for more details. Thanks
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Up for sale is a Greco Strat-style electric guitar made in Japan at the Matsumoku factory. These Japanese Greco guitars are known for their excellent build quality and are becoming increasingly collectible, especially the Matsumoku-made instruments
This guitar plays great with low, comfortable action and is fully functional. The neck feels great and the frets still have good life left
The guitar did previously have cracks in the body which have been professionally filled and repaired. ... more

ARIA 5102T Hollowbody Electric Guitar Matsumoku Japan W / case. This 1974 classic is a great take on the 335 style Gibson. The staple pickups sound just as good as they did back in the day and it has great low action playability. The condition is very nice as you can see in pics and only has a couple flaws shown by neck pickup and a little binding lift on back. Other than that she looks great. Comes with all hardware for tremolo system and nice hard case. A little of the fur is loose but still... more

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Excellent 70's Matsumoku Japan Lawsuit Ventura V-1500 Country Gentleman Semi-hollowbody Guitar w / big hardcase. Set up nice / plays and sounds great. All Origional. see pics & above for condition. Real nice .some tarnish on tailpiese. Email with questions. see my other great items. Free lower 48 shipping. See my feedback and buy with confidence.... more

Vintage 1960s Teisco Matsumoku Hollowbody Cameo 335 Sunburst Electric Guitar Very Clean This is in good to very good fully working condition No electronic, warping or rod issuesThe only issue, as seen in pics, is some binding missing / cracks on the player / back edge side I've set the shipping at $65, anything above $80, will have to work out additional cost buyer. Thanks!... more

1970s MIJ Aspen Bass matsumoku Sunburst vintage with OHSC case
Nice player
43?? tall and 32?? from bridge to nut... more

ca. 1966 Conrad Double Pickup Bison Cutaway with Tremolo Sunburst
Super cool vintage Matsumoku MIJ guitar!
Conrad catalog # 1245 or 40030
It has 2 pickup on / off switches, a "Hi-Lo" switch, and a master volume and tone. The Hi-Lo switch acts similarly to the Fender Jaguar tone cut switch
It has a 25 5" scale, 1-11 / 16" nut width, 12" fingerboard radius, and weighs in at 6 lbs 7 3 oz
The guitar is all original except for the bridge, which is a reproduction of the original but... more

I am selling a really cool and very good looking Lyle short scale 4 string electric bass. It is missing the original truss rod cover at top and the original chrome bridge cover. Sounds great!!!
Selling "as is " . No returns.... more

As seen in photos.
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The Maxitone Barney Kessel Ibanez 1960 Sunburst MIJ Aria is a vintage electric guitar produced in Japan. This semi-hollow 6-string guitar features a classic design with a right-handed orientation, making it ideal for musicians looking for a traditional and high-quality sound. The inclusion of a gigbag further enhances the value and convenience of this sought-after vintage instrument
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ARIA PRO II RS KNIGHT WARRIOR Electric Guitar W / Kahler Matsumoku Japan. A highly modded superstrat that has a whole bunch of non-original stuff   I cant explain this particular pickguard as ive never seen another one with this pickup configuration so it was probably made custom by pickguard planet? The pickups include a vintage '78 Fender single coil neck and an early USA Jackson J-50B (bridge)   Controls are a push / pull volume knob and 3 way mini switch. Has extra hole in pickguard ... more

Last year for Matsumoku guitars, this 1987 Spectrum 2 showcases their build for a shredding superstrat guitar. Very low action and heavy metal tone Is just what the doctor ordered. A great player with several bumps and chips as shown in pics but just cosmetic. Very little fretwear on neck. Missing Allen wrenches, locking nut blocks and screws and no trem arm. Weighs in at 8 5lbs. Plays out nicely. Comes with rough OHSC but protects guitar.
PLEASE ONLY BID IF TRULY READY TO BUY. AS WITH ALL ... more

Vintage Matsumoku MIJ Conrad Bison Electric Guitar
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Great item by DeMont Guitars!
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Returns not accepted from overseas and buyer should assume item is 'as-is' please feel free to ask any and all questions prior to auction end. Please email if you plan on bidder, or would like to purchase item for out-of-USA delivery
WE DO NOT DO PARTIAL REFUNDS
will accept most returns - return shipping and / or ... more

The Vintage 1960's Matsumoku Teisco Kingston Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar is a classic instrument born in Japan, boasting a semi-hollow body and a model reminiscent of the iconic 335 style. With its right-handed orientation and 6-string configuration, this electric guitar offers a unique and nostalgic sound perfect for vintage music enthusiasts. The Kingston brand adds a touch of authenticity to this timeless piece, making it a must-have for any collector or musician looking to embrace ... more

1987 Westone XA1230 Anniversary Edition MIJ Matsumoku Electric Guitar
Original Made in Japan Westone XA1230 Anniversary Edition. This vintage electric guitar shows cosmetic wear from normal age and use, including scratches, scuffs, and paint chips as shown in the photos
Important:
* Missing 3 strings
* Untested due to missing strings
* Sold exactly as pictured
* Please review all photos carefully for condition and included parts
Features:
* Made in Japan (MIJ)
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The Vintage 80s Westone NECK and parts shown on it.
Has some fret wear but the guitar still played fine. I will include the back plate and the screws. Sold as you see it pics show condition. Ask any questions BEFORE you buy. Thanks for looking!!... more

Vintage 1960s Orpheus (Matsumoku) Hollow Body Electric Guitar - Project / Repair
Description:
Up for sale is a classic Made in Japan hollow body electric guitar, branded Orpheus. Based on the distinctive "hook" headstock and construction, this instrument was produced at the renowned Matsumoku factory. This is the same high-quality factory that produced early Aria and Univox models
This guitar features a beautiful tobacco sunburst finish that has been well-preserved. It is ... more

For sale a rare full ash body for Ibanez 2375 1970s Stratocaster. Perfect for ash body custom Strat builds. Heavy body at nearly 7 pounds on the scale. Features what seems to be an ash top with a flame maple back. Perfect for clear and open tones. takes a 21 fret telecaster flat end style neck with rectangle bolt plate
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This professional-level instrument, made in Japan in 1987, features a 6-string configuration with 22 frets and a rosewood fretboard. The Westone brand, known for its high-quality craftsmanship, offers musicians a right-handed guitar that is part of the Spectrum series, making it a valuable addition to any collection of musical instruments and gear
This is for the body only not the neck. Includes the 1 pickup whiuch I think is a Hot Rail of some kind has a Dimarzio cover on it .not sure what ... more

Maple construction, arched top with cream binding, normal vintage wear, No cracks, weighs 5 85 lbs, Nice Quality Vintage MIJ Lawsuit body??includes output jack plate, threaded body inserts??Thanks for looking!
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Cool, vintage neck straight from a vantage avenger. Not sure of the year, think it's late 70s but not 100% sure. Please look over the photos closely and ask any questions before bidding. Thank you
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Go buy pictures obviously this is just for parts or for display this was found in the storage unit I bought at auction obviously it was not well taken care of really for more parts or for display. Make sure you want it. They??ll be no returns
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Vintage Westone Spectrum SX Guitar Neckplate Made in Japan Parts ProjectGood used shape, comes with original bolts.... more

??For sale is a stunning, collector-grade 1984 Epiphone Riviera in the highly desirable Antique Natural (ANT) finish. Rare opportunity as these do not come up for sale too often
??This guitar was manufactured May 1984 at the legendary Matsumoku factory in Japan, a period widely considered the "Golden Era" for Epiphone. These 1980s Japanese Rivieras are world-renowned for their superior build quality, slim-taper necks, and rich resonance??famously championed by players like Noel Gallagher and... more

Epiphone Riviera

A stunning rarity from Epiphone Japan. These old Matsumoku built Epi's are beautifully crafted instruments that ooze class and cool. The dark transparent red finish on this thing is stunning; the pictures really don't do it justice!

This Riviera is essentially a 335 with an Epiphone logo, sporting dual humbuckers and a stopbar tailpiece. A real riff machine!

Spec :

Maple body (fully bound) 3-piece neck... more

Epiphone Sheraton Frequensator

Made in Japan

Matsumoku

Serial Number: 1121608
c 1981

That should probably be enough!

I spent 20+ years building an amazing Epiphone USA and Matsumoku made collection but I??m downsizing my life and offering a pair of Japanese Sheratons and a Casino

It??s increasingly harder to find 1980??s Epi??s in decent condition: most owners I know tend to hold onto them as they??re simply a step ahead of anything else ... more

Really nice Phase 2 Hi-Flier!
Plays nicely, electronics all working! Cosmetic condition is decent. Has scratches, dents, but overall in lovely shape!
Please study all photos carefully and ask any questions before purchase
Will be posted with the neck on or off ?? please let me know if you have any specific packing preferences

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Wunderschöne Aria Pro II TA-70 in der Farbe "Oak Shade " . Ich habe sie einst aus Japan importiert und denke, dass sie so, in dieser wunderbaren Farbgebung und zudem der tollen Holzmaserung, in Europa nicht allzu oft zu finden ist
Ahorn Korpus mit Sustainblock aus Ahorn und Mahagoni, der fünfstreifige Hals ist aus Mahagoni, mit Ahornstreifen. Griffbrett aus dunklem Rosewood mit echten Abalone-Einlagen. Natürlich ab Werk mit Knochensattel und stilvoller Quickchange-Bridge-Kombi
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Vantage vsh455 vintage guitar Japan (es335 copy). Superbe guitare de l'age d'or de la lutherie japonaise que je vends car besoin d'investir dans une acoustique
J'avais auparavant une Heritage h535, la vantage était au moins aussi bonne alors j'ai vendu la Heritage ( que j'avais pourtant comparé à tout ce qui est possible avant de l'acheter, Gibson es 335, Eastman, Yamaha sa, d'autres Heritage, etc )
Superbe état
Frettes impeccables, sillet laiton, manche droit
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Here we have a cool and very scarce vintage Japanese Matsumoku built Greco TE450 thinline Telecaster from the early 1970's. This Japanese beauty well on the road to becoming a true vintage classic. We don??t come across many of these; they are superbly built thinlines. Plays nicely, with very resonant old growth tonewoods. The action and balance are spot on. Truss rod fine, lots of life in the frets and neck straight, weight is 3 4kg. This one has had one of the original Greco pickups replaced ... more

This is something you don't see often - a half-century-old and fully operational Aria Diamond 5020 from the Matsumoku factory
Manufactured between 1970-74, the 5020 is a maple hollowbody shortscale (30, 5 " ) with rosewood fingerboard and sunburst finish. This one must date from the early days of production - inside the box you'll see a label with the name Arai (after the company's founder, Shiro Arai - 'Aria' came a little later as easier to pronounce for Western audiences)
Although the... more

This is a stunning and rare Washburn Tour 24 Vibrato BBR (Black-Black-Red) electric guitar, made in 1985 in Japan. Known for its eye-catching red binding and high-performance specs, this model was part of Washburn??s mid-80s ??Tour Series?? ?? designed for serious players who wanted both Tele-style comfort and shred-ready power
Open to offers, feel free to message.
? Specifications:
?? Model: Washburn Tour 24 Vibrato BBR
?? Serial Number: 520222 (1985 production)
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Aria diamond 1702t Univox Hiflier!Very very nice shape! Has paint chips / scuffs but overall in very nice shape for a late 60??s guitar! Polished frets, fresh strings and oiled fretboard!
If you have any questions about this guitar, or if you want more pictures, please send me a message!
Will be sent with the neck on or off, please let me know if you have any specific packing requests!... more

Zum Verkauf kommt hier eine elektrische Bass-Gitarre. Es handelt sich um einen sehr gut erhaltenen, technisch einwandfreien 70er MATSUMOKU Bass als Japan Nachbau der 4001er Rick Legende
Bünde, Lack, Holz sind gut erhalten. Bünde einwandfrei und original
Kein Versand, da die Maße in Richtung Fracht gehen. Wenn Versand gewünscht wird, dann mit erhöhtem Porto. Der Bass wird Top verpackt (Karton im Karton), sowie Noppenfolie in vielen Lagen
Abholung und Testung empfohlen und ... more

Look, I am confused about the Model - it may also be the pe 600 or 800 because of the bolted neck. It might aswell just be an unusual Version of the 1000 or 1500. if anyone knows more - please let me know !
She?s rare and Beautiful anyways. And I just Hope I?ll find someone who?ll Love her !
Ich habe diese wunderschöne Gitarre kaum gespielt und dafür ist sie viel zu schade! Hier kommen zusammengesammelte Fakten die ich über das Prachtstück herausfinden konnte ! :
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Up for sale is quite rare high end guitar - Aria Pro 2 ST700 Stratocaster Copy. This guitar was made in Japan, at the famous Matsumoku factory, in the late 70s - early 80s, known as the "Golden Era" of Japanese guitar making , so it feels and plays exactly to what you expecting from the high quality vintage instrument - same (if not better) as any vintage Fender Strat. Luckily, you don't have to pay "a big brand fee " , buying this instrument, to be bale to receive a full experience of playing ... more

Rare Les Paul custom by Aria Pro 2 made in Japan Matsumoku, transition model from 1979, ebony fretboard and switch to single coil pickups (stock from factory). Signs of dents and scratches but normal for the age of this guitar. This is your chance to own a classic
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E-Gitarre in Zahlung geben? Bei uns ist das unkompliziert möglich. Kontaktiere uns einfach mit Modell und Bildern
Spezifikationen:
Neck Abmessungen: 1. Bund 22, 8mm / 12. Bund 24mm Sattelbreite: 44mm Tonabnehmer: Original - Maxon Pickups Gewicht: 3, 60kg Zustand:
Einige Gebrauchsspuren, rein optisch und ohne Einfluss auf Klang oder Spielbarkeit - nicht alle sind auf den Bildern erkennbar. Frets - in Ordnung: ... more

Aria Pro II RSB Deluxe II
A killer vintage thumper from one of our favourite Japanese guitar companies! Check out this ludicrously cool RSB Deluxe II from Aria Pro II! The cat has been out of the bag on these old Matsumoku built basses for decades now, but we'll never get sick of having these old 4 strings through our hands
The RSB Deluxe II is a PJ equipped modern bass, still sporting the famous APII MB double coil (MB-III in this case) pickup in the middle but adding a MB-J1 in the ... more

Aria Pro II ZZ Custom
Oh so pointy. Check out this super cool ZZ Custom from Aria Pro II. Built at the fabled Matsumoku Factory in 1984 you already know the quality of this axe is going to be top notch. A beautifully playable 24 fret neck, (half) locking tremolo and awesome Redburst finish
Spec :
Alder body Maple neck Rosewood fingerboard 24 frets 2x Aria Pro II Protomatic V humbuckers Master Volume Master Tone 3-way selector switch
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Aria Pro II Thor Sound TSB-550

A cracking vintage thumper from Aria. This Matsomoku made bass is quintessential of the decade it was manufactured, sporting a neck though construction, brass parts and clever electronics! A great playing bass with a host of tones available from the MB-III double coil pickup.

Spec:

5-ply Maple / Walnut neck Ash / Maple / Ash body Rosewood fingerboard 22 frets Aria Pro II Double Coil MB-III pickup ... more

Ich biete hier einen schönen E - Bass von Vantage an. an
Der Zustand ist ordentlich, keine gravierenden Schäden
Den Zustand entnehmen Sie bitte den Bildern
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E-Gitarre in Zahlung geben? Bei uns ist das unkompliziert möglich. Kontaktiere uns einfach mit Modell und Bildern
Spezifikationen:
Herstellungsland: Japan Neck Abmessungen: 1. Bund 22, 5mm / 12. Bund 24, 7mm Sattelbreite: 39, 9mm Tonabnehmer: Original - Maxon Bass Pickups Potis: Original Gewicht: 4, 68kg Zustand:
Einige Gebrauchsspuren, rein optisch und ohne Einfluss auf Klang oder Spielbarkeit - nicht alle ... more

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??️Aria Pro II XX Deluxe V Electric Guitar 1983 MIJ Black / Yellow Lightning Graphic ??️

A seriously cool piece of early Japanese metal history. This 1983 Aria Pro II XX Deluxe V is a proper old-school shred machine from the golden era of pointy guitars, built in Japan when Aria were producing some outstanding instruments

The XX series arrived in the early 80s alongside the ZZ and U series models, aimed ... more

1979 Aria Pro II TS500 Tri Sound Series. Manufactured in the Matsumoku factory in Japan
I have owned this guitar over 25 years
It has recently been serviced (set up)
The guitar is original with no modifications, it is well used and in good condition for a 46 year old working guitar, with it??s original frets.
The guitar has not been messed with, the battery powered active electronics are in perfect working order
The guitar is functionally perfect but there are some signs of ... more

Aria Pro II ZZ Custom
Oh so pointy. Check out this super cool ZZ Custom from Aria Pro II. Built at the fabled Matsumoku Factory in 1984 you already know the quality of this axe is going to be top notch. A beautifully playable 24 fret neck, semi locking tremolo and awesome Blueburst finish
Spec :
Alder body Maple neck Rosewood fingerboard 24 frets 2x Aria Pro II Protomatic V humbuckers Master Volume Master Tone 3-way selector switch
Original ... more

Trade in your electric guitar? It??s easy with us. Just contact us with details and pictures
Specifications:
Neck dimensions: 1st fret 22 5mm / 12th fret 23mmNut width: 43mmPickups: Seymour Duncan SH-2N (Neck) SH-4 (Bridge)Weight: 3 40kgCondition:
Some signs of use, purely cosmetic and without impact on sound or playability ?? not all are visible in the pictures. Frets ?? in good condition: Frets show visible signs of use but are still playable Output jack and pickups replaced. ... more

Vintage 1970s Kay DC-3X Electric Bass
Made in Matsumoku Japan 1970sIt's a neck through consctruction, featuring high quality woods and hardware The body is made of ash with a 3 piece neck through neck and ebony fretboard. High mass brass bridge, brass nut and brass inlays PJ configuration, 2 Volume 2 Tone controls and a 3 way switch. it has a nice round tone
It will be well packed for shipping. International shipping available Thank you!
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So this is a 1978 Vantage Ghost made in the highly acclaimed Matusomoku plant in JapanThis was Vantage's take on the 1970's "The Paul" by Gibsonthey even made the body in the same way by sandwiching 2 slabs of Honduras Mahogany together for the bodya long tenon one piece set neck Rorewood Fingerboard with Dot markers22 super jumbo frets Probably the best example of the Vantage Ghost VP750 The guitar was refinished because the previous owner thought that it would be "COOL" to make it look road ... more

This is a beautiful late 70s Aria Pro II Tri Sound 600
Great playing and sounding guitar with loads of vintage mojo.
Made in the famous Matsumoko factory in September 1980 . I have established this from looking up the serial number.
I think the TS600 is pretty much the top of the line for these guitars! (maybe there's a TS800?)
This is one of the earlier Tri - Sound ones before they changed the name to Thor Sound and changed the head-stock to 3 pegs a side in the 1980s .
Its ... more

Aria Pro II ZZ Deluxe-V
Check out this seriously cool ZZ Deluxe-V from Aria Pro II. Nothing says 1980's rock 'n' roll like a pointy guitar with a lightening bolt graphic. Our ZZ is an absolute weapon, built at the legendary Matsumoku factory in Japan in 1983
Spec :
Alder body Maple neck Rosewood fingerboard 24 frets 2x Aria Pro II Protomatic V Humbuckers Master volume Master tone 3-way switch Synchronised tremolo unit Aria Pro II tuners Our ZZ is in... more

Guitare électrique Vantage vintage japonaise Matsumoku - années 70-80
Je vends cette superbe guitare électrique vintage Vantage Matsumoku Made in Japan, fabriquée au Japon dans les années 70 / 80
Construction haut de gamme avec manche traversant (neck-through), double humbuckers et magnifique finition bois naturel
Les guitares Matsumoku sont reconnues pour leur excellente qualité de fabrication et leur très bon rapport qualité / prix dans ... more

I have for sale my rare Aria Pro II Cardinal Series electric guitar, Made in Japan and built by Matsumoku in the late 1970s / early 1980s

??️ IMPORTANT: This is the set-neck Cardinal, NOT the far more common bolt-on versions often seen on eBay

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?? Model: Aria Pro II Cardinal Series
?? Construction: Set neck (glued in)
?? Origin: Made in Japan (Matsumoku)
?? Pickups: Twin humbuckers with coil-tap toggle switch and ... more

1986 Aria Pro II TA-30 WR Semi-Hollow Guitar ?? Made in Japan ?? Matsumoku Factory.
Titan Artist Series
Wine RedFinish
SerialNumber: 6120851
6=1986 12=December 0851=Production Number This Aria Pro II TA-30 was built at theMatsumoku factory in Japan in December 1986
The guitar remains in completely originalcondition and has just had a full service and professional setup. It is fittedwith a new set of D'Addario EXL110BT NickelWound strings (10??46) and is ready to play ... more

1986 Aria Pro II TA-30 WR Semi-Hollow Guitar ?? Made in Japan ?? Matsumoku Factory.
Titan Artist Series
Wine RedFinish
SerialNumber: 6120851
6=1986 12=December 0851=Production Number This Aria Pro II TA-30 was built at theMatsumoku factory in Japan in December 1986
The guitar remains in completely originalcondition and has just had a full service and professional setup. It is fittedwith a new set of D'Addario EXL110BT NickelWound strings (10??46) and is ready to play ... more

vendo chitarra elettrica WestMinster stile Les Paul Made in Japan in buone condizioni (1976!) con segni sulla paletta e un po' di graffi sul retro, La chitarra è una perfetta copia giapponese delle Gibson Les Paul, costruita nell'epoca della cosiddetta "law-suit" in cui le case americane fecero causa alle fabbriche giapponesi che facevano copie esatte dei loro strumenti ed avevano paura della concorrenza giapponese.... more

Der Bass wurde nach meiner Recherche höchstwahrscheinlich im Matsumoku-Werk hergestellt, bevor sie dort für Ibanez, Greco, Aria etc. Instrumente produziert haben. Oft haben diese Modelle dann Logos verschiedener Marken wie zB. "Luxor" erhalten.
Die Qualität sprich ebenfalls dafür. Der Bass lässt sich super spielen, hat einen 38mm breiten Sattel und einen schmalen Hals. Die Bünde sind auch super erhalten. Etwas Bundrasseln ist beim Spiel mit den Fingern zu vernehmen, nicht jedoch beim ... more

a fabulous looking ( and sounding ) 1970s telecaster guitar
greco badged ( on headstock ) but in all probability came out of the matsumoku factory in nagoya, japan
you must see and look at all the pics, its fabulous. with a aged / yellowed finish
has the usual paint cracks in the neck pocket, but there surface only, definetly no cracks to the wood!
lovely low action, pickups sound great, volume and tone knobs fully working, selector switch smooth as you like
comes with a ... more

Aria Pro II CS-400
A killer carved top SG killer from Aria Pro II! The TS-350 is a very cool double cut electric built at the legendary Matsumoku factory in Japan
Packed full of clever tech for a whole host of available tones at the tips of your fingers. This model utilises APII's 'T T.S' (turn to single) technology. The tone controls are notched in the middle like a TBX and you can wind one coil back until it's completely out of the circuit. Turning the tone control up activates with ... more

RSB Deluxe 1
A killer vintage thumper from Aria Pro II! The RSB is an iconic bass guitar from Aria - thanks in no part to the players that wielded them - renowned for it's huge variety of tones and excellent build quality. Our Deluxe I from '84 might not have the string-through construction and preamp of it's higher spec'd brothers but it still has the charm of a vintage RSB!
It's single MB-III pickup is a real thumper, and benefits from a coil split that transforms the tone to from ... more

1978 aria pro ii stagecaster. ST-600?
Really lovely condition, has marks, scratches etc but in great shape for its age Frets have about 60% remaining.
Please view video to see current working condition
Please study all photos carefully and ask any questions before purchase
Will be posted with the neck on or off ?? please let me know if you have any specific packing preferences


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Weight: 8 6lbs
The 1980s Westone Thunder I is one of the standout electric guitars to emerge from Japan's legendary Matsumoku factory , a manufacturer renowned for producing exceptionally well-built instruments during the late 1970s and 1980s. Combining premium materials, innovative engineering and outstanding craftsmanship, the Thunder I has earned a loyal following among players and collectors looking for vintage Japanese quality
Finished in a timeless Natural gloss, this ... more

Commodore guitar, made in Japan in the early 70??s at the Matsumoku factory.
It is exactly the same as the Epiphone EA-250, except the colour, the ??e?? on the pickguard, and the headstock shape, but it is basically the same (these were made in the same factory, by the same people)

Very clean condition, despite it being made 50 years ago. I would say it is like new, but sadly, the binding was coming off at 2 sections of the body (see last 2 pictures). They were stopped with glue, ... more

Vintage 1982 Vox Standard 25 Black MIJ Electric Guitar Matsumoku w Hard Case
Item has been used / played / displayed then in storage for some time. It shows marks, scrapes, dings, scratches etc but nothing too drastic or major I can really see or pinpoint but it does show signs or usage and wear. Please study the photos to gauge condition for yourself, the photos form an important part of the description.
Vintage 1982 Vox Standard 25 Black MIJ Electric Guitar Matsumoku w Hard Case
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* Vintage 1980s Vox Custom 21 (Matsumoku, Japan) ?? Red Finish *
Up for sale is a rare, highly regarded vintage 1980s Vox Custom 21 electric guitar. Built during the golden era of Japanese luthiery at the legendary Matsumoku factory (circa 1982??1985), this is a premium, scratchplate-free model featuring factory-routed dual humbuckers (HH setup) and a rock-solid fixed hardtail bridge.
If you appreciate the incredible build quality of "lawsuit-era" Japanese imports, this vintage player's ... more

chitarra giapponese degli anni 70 dell'era denominata "law-suit" perfettamente funzionante modded / moddata con diversi segni, qualche chip soprattutto in zona jack e sul retro La chitarra è una copia della Gibson SG Made in Japan E' stata modificata:- è stato cambiato il cablaggio nuovo con uno acquistato da UK Monty's guitars (Cheltenam - London - Uk) 120??- le manopole- è stato effettuato un setup- è stato effettuato un cambio corde... more

A true piece of Matsumoku history. This Vantage VS-650B, built in April 1980 at the famed Matsumoku factory in Japan, represents the golden era of Japanese craftsmanship. Known as the ??Witch Bass, ?? it was Vantage??s take on a Precision-style instrument, but with the precision build quality and attention to detail that Matsumoku is renowned for
?? Construction: Solid ash body with natural lacquer finish, bolt-on 3-piece maple neck, rosewood fingerboard
?? Scale: 34?? full scale, 20 ... more

Vintage 1983 Aria Pro II RS Inazuma-V ?? MIJ Matsumoku ?? Lightning Bolt
??Description:
Up for sale is a rare piece of 80s Japanese guitar history: the Aria Pro II RS Inazuma-V. This "Lightning" model was built in 1983 at the world-renowned Matsumoku factory, famous for producing some of the best Japanese-made instruments of the era
Body: Alder (Offset double-cutaway)??Neck: Bolt-on Maple with a Rosewood fingerboard (22 Frets)??Pickups: High-output Protomatic-V Humbucker (Bridge)Has a ... more

Greco Se-450 in black! Relic??d condition, missing the tremolo spring cover, fretboard has been scalloped at some point, and its actually quite a decent job
Please view video to see current working condition
Please study all photos carefully and ask any questions before purchase
Will be posted with the neck on or off ?? please let me know if you have any specific packing preferences



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Telecaster Custom Partscaster using a Greco Matsumoku body. Humbucker and single coil setup. Was setup last year and barely been played since. Comes in a nitro relic silver colour. 1 mark from tape applied by previous owner. Holes in headstock where there had previously been a truss rod cover. Plays great. Cash upon collection.... more

With a heavy heart I am letting my first guitar go to someone who will use it. I bought this for a mate who got it band new for Xmas around 1980. He never used it so I got it a couple of years later. Mostly its been in the case under the bed other than a bit of practice once a year. It has a few dings a paint scuffs but all original and never tampered with. There is a tuner cover missing and the original hard case has been battered around aminly with moving around so much. I see these go for ... more

Recently restored to great playing condition Frets have been fully dressed and polished
A suspect bridge was replaced with a brand new Gotoh Nashville style
Broken pickup surrounds were replaced with new ones Tuners are original and work like new, no slop Truss rod is doing its job. The neck has just a touch of relief currently Fingerboard is in nice condition No electrical issues at all. Pots aren't even scratchy. New set of 10s
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Vintage 1980's Westone Thunder I Custom Passive Bass
Made in Matsumoku JapanIt's a very rare version of the Thunder Bass, featuring a bridge pickup and a "monkey grip" cut on the body, which works very well as a thumb rest There are two cracks on the neck near the nut (see pics) but it seems to have been glued in place and it's not presenting any issues The neck pickup wasn't working properly when I got it, it was really weak and I replaced it with a Wilkinson Alnico Pbass pickup There are ... more

Excellent quality vintage Japanese made Les Paul style guitar from Vantage. Made In the legendary Matsumoku factory in the late 70s early 80s. All original including the coil split facility, these are superb guitars for little outlay
It has plenty of bumps and marks but nothing structural or fake, just genuine wear from 40+ years of enjoyment. It has had a service and setup with new strings, ready to go for another 40+ years
Nice to play, not crazy heavy, better made than an Epiphone for... more

Aus Altersgründen abzugeben. Die Band hat sich erledigt Aufgrund des eingeschraubten Halses wohl eine TS-300. Ich habe allerdings kein gleichartiges Modell mit 3 Tonabnehmern im Netz gefunden Falls es die TS-300 ist handelt es sich bei den Tonabnehmern um Aria Protomatic-Humbucker, die für ihre hohe Leistung und solide Single-Coil-Ansprache bekannt sind Die Elektronik wurde um 3 Schalter erweitert, so dass jeder Tonabnehmerauch aus oder gegenphasig geschaltet werden kann Zudem wurde die ... more

The Vintage 1982 Westone Concord Bass is a classic electric bass guitar made in Japan by Matsumoku. This right-handed 4-string bass features a solid black body with a maple fretboard, delivering a compelling vintage sound perfect for any musician looking to add a unique touch to their collection. With its classic design and exceptional craftsmanship, this Westone Concord Bass is a must-have for any bass player seeking a distinctive and high-quality instrument.... more

Westbury Deluxe guitar for sale. This was made in the Japanese Matsumoku factory in the early 1980's. Looks to be all original with the vintage Di Marzio pickups. This one has a few dings to the body, buckle rash, some play wear on the pickups. I've priced a bit lower than these normally go for as the frets are quite low
Collection from Southend On Sea in Essex.... more

Another Westbury Deluxe guitar for sale. These were made in the Japanese Matsumoku factory in the early 1980's. Looks to be all original with the vintage Di Marzio pickups. Has the usual playwear for a 40+ year old guitar. I've priced a bit lower than these normally go for as heavy wear to the fingerboard and fairly worn frets
Collection from Southend On Sea in Essex.... more

Here is a westone ST made in Japan 1980s guitar
It has been well gigged and does have a slight hairline crack in the neck but doesnt effect use. Its very strong considering its age
Will take offers... more

The Westone Spectrum 2 Vintage Guitar is a classic electric guitar made in Japan by Matsumoku. This right-handed guitar features a solid red body with a rosewood fretboard and a maple neck, delivering a warm and rich sound ideal for a variety of musical styles. With 22 frets and a 6-string configuration, this vintage guitar offers a versatile playing experience for both beginners and experienced musicians alike. Perfect for adding character and depth to any music, this Westone Spectrum 2 guitar ... more

Torchy Doublecut E-Gitarre ?? Made in Japan, ca. 1980er Jahre ?? eine seltene Vintage-Gitarre mit auffälliger Doublecut-Form, Neck-Through- / Sandwich-Konstruktion und schönem Tobacco-Sunburst-Finish. Japanische Qualitätsfertigung im Matsumoku-Stil
Ideal für Sammler, Vintage-Liebhaber und Spieler, die eine seltene japanische Alternative zu Les-Paul- oder SG-Modellen suchen. Wer den fehlenden Hals-Pickup nach eigenem Geschmack ergänzen möchte, bekommt hier eine perfekte Basis
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Great vintage guitar, made in Japan. In a lovely translucent blue colour with the grain of the wood visible
Single coil and humbucker pick-ups... more

Westone Thunder 1A Electric Bass
Made in Matsumoku Japan early 1980sPlease note, it's an Active / Passive bass, but the active circuit is not working. So atm it's basicaly a standard PBass. Despite that, it's a solid bass, it plays well and it sounds great in passive mode. It has need refinished to an amber-ish color. It's not been done professionaly and there are many imperfections in the finish, but it's overall decent It's built with high quality woods. 3 piece maple solid neck with a ... more

Beautiful aria guitar, used but has been slightly refurbished. This guitar is in great condition aside from the scratches on the back that are included in the photos
The electrics work fine delivering a loud classic rock and blues tone
This guitar plays easily with a comfortable string action
Lovely cherry red color and build
Frets and guitar will be polished and cleaned after being sold along with brand new strings being put on and set up too be played.... more

Vintage 1970??s Eros Mark II Les Paul Style Electric Guitar,
Made In Japan in the legendary Matsumoku factory
Absolutely lovely guitar to play
Slim neck and thin body profile
Lovely vintage PAF style Humbucker for that true Les Paul sound
Minimal fretwear
All original parts
In overall great condition with the odd knock on the finish... more

Westone Concorde I Black Electric Guitar Matsumoku - Missing Strings
Please note that this item is untested
Westone Concorde I Electric Guitar - we believe this to be the 1984 model
Colour: Black
Model No. 4091160
The guitar has NOT been tested and would benefit from from a proper service / clean
As stated in the title the guitar is missing two strings - the strings will need replacing
Measurements:
Overall Length: Approx. 38 "
Body: Approx. 16 "
Please note ... more

Vintage 1970??s Eros Mark II Les Paul Style Electric Guitar,
Made In Japan in the legendary Matsumoku factory
Absolutely lovely guitar to play
Slim neck and thin body profile
Lovely vintage PAF style Humbucker for that true Les Paul sound
Minimal fretwear
All original parts
In overall great condition with the odd knock on the finish... more

Vintage 1970s-1980s Westone Guitar Neckplate Matsumoku Made in Japan would suit Concord Thunder Spectrum Models
In Very Good Condition light cosmetic marks.... more

Matsumoku Built, AriaProII PE 60 1982
April 1982 Build Date, 41 Years Old
Stunning MintCondition, Still has the plastic film on the Switch cover
Collector Grade
24 75" ScaleLength
Heel less Set Neck
22 Fret Neck withBeautiful Rosewood Fretboard
Maple Arched Carved Topon a Mahogany Body
Coil Split & PhaseReversal
All Original
Professionally Setup, Straight Neck, No Fretwear, No Buzz, plays like Butter
Comes with HighQuality, Plush Hard Case
$1, ... more

Matsumoku Built, AriaProII CS400 Black N Gold Limited Edition 1982
June 1982 Build Date, 41 Years Old
Mint Condition, veryfew tiny marks present
24 75" ScaleLength (Gibson)
Brass Nut, Ash / AlderString Through Body,
22 Fret Set Neck, withRosewood Fretboard
Coil Split & PhaseReversal
Professionally Setup, Straight Neck, No Fretwear, No Buzz, plays like Butter
Comes with unbrandedJapanese Hard Case from the same period
$1200, Pickup BerkeleyVale NSW Central ... more

h2{color: black;}h3{color: black;}hr{margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;}Vantage VS-600R Sundown Red
1981 Matsumoku, Japan
in Original Hard Case
This item is in perfect working and FANTASTIC cosmetic condition considering its age. Being a USED Item, it might have some minor marks or scuffs from usage. Please see the pictures for the actual condition
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A really cool looking guitar from the Matsumoku factory built in 1970. Has either an alder or mahogany slab body, mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard. The scale is 24 75" and neck is quite flat. Pickups sound great they are highly regarded and it plays really nicely with a low action, no buzzing or fret outs. There is some fretware but plenty of life left 70% or more. Is in remarkable condition for it's age, no serious damage just the usual light scratching around the back and edges. Electrics ... more

Aria Pro II Cardinal series CS-350 in See Thru Red. Made in 1981 at the Matsumoku factory Japan. Really cool guitars ( Kurt Cobain played, smashed and burned a CS-250) and are one of the best guitars to come out of Japan in this price range. Has a light ash body, 3 piece maple neck and rosewood fretboard (scale 630mm). Nut width is 43mm and the fretboard flattish with a nice U shaped neck. There is a carve around the body. The pickups are protomatic humbuckers (made by Maxon) that are coil ... more

For Auction, Vintage and Rare Original, Collectable and very much usable Vantage VS-600R Rainbow Series s'1981 Elect Guitar by Matsumoku factory Made in Japan Featuring solid mahogany / maple bodies and custom coil-split pickups Solid mahogany with laminated maple center block with walnut stripes Collar California Blue Fast action, double-cutaway design Normal price $1400-1600 The guitar has been used but is still in Very Good Condition Top Quality for its age, some small scratches and rubbing, ... more

Great playing guitar from the Matsumoku factory, Japan built in 1986. Originally sold for 75, 000 yen in 1986 as a quality model in the RS series . Superbly made with 14 degree head pitch, 16 " (400R) radius rosewood fretboard, maple neck, med / jumbo frets, ACT 3 Floyd rose licensed tremolo, 2 "Hot Blades" alnico humbuckers that are coil tapped (push / pull) and a quality solid alder or ash body. All in very good condition with only light scratching to the body and no major flaws. Electrics are... more

Japanese Les Paul copy built by the Matsumoku factory in 1976-77. This brand was made alongside all the other famous brands of the day like Aria Pro II, Greco, Ibanez, Fernandes. The body is a maple back and top with mahogany sandwich centre typical of the era. 3 piece maple neck and chrome Japanese hardware. Weighs only 3 2kg so not too heavy. Pickups sound good with that vintage layered tone and the guitar plays really well all up the neck with a nice level low action. Has some slightly ... more

Japanese Les Paul copy built by the Matsumoku factory in 1976-77. This brand was made alongside all the other famous brands of the day like Aria Pro II, Greco, Ibanez, Fernandes. The body is a maple back and top with mahogany sandwich centre typical of the era. 3 piece maple neck and chrome Japanese hardware. Weighs only 3 3kg so not too heavy. Pickups sound good with that vintage layered tone and the guitar plays really well all up the neck with a nice level low action. Has some slightly ... more

The original RS series produced by the Matsumoku factory was high quality and the RS Elite occupied a premium niche in the era before the Knight Warrior was introduced. Designed by "H Noble" (Nobuaki Hayashi) and manufactured under contract at the Matsumoku plant. Is a rarer model only made for 1 year. Built in 1983 it featues an Alder body, Rosewood fretboad (350R, 650mm Scale), maple neck, ACT 1 Tremolo system, 3 single coil Aria / Maxon pickups that are powerful and expressive and a retro ... more

Nice playing vintage 1970s guitar from Japan. The body is a Tamaki EG-15 and the neck a Matsumoku made Frister brand. Neck plays lovely and smooth and the pickups have that cool 70s layered tone. Looks and plays great and has been well set up ready to go with 10-46 strings.
Pickup and inspection is available at Point Frederick (1hour from Sydney)NSW or I can ship Australia wide well packaged and boxed with insurance if required. International shipping is available to mainland USA, UK, NZ and... more